Entering a License Key (Outlook + Salesforce)

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LinkPoint Connect: Desktop Edition is a PC-installed application that allows users to work with and create Salesforce data directly within Microsoft Outlook. To use LinkPoint Connect beyond the initial free trial period, users must enter their unique License Key. In this section, you will learn how to enter your LinkPoint Connect License Key.

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Entering a License Key

Launch the LinkPoint Assist window.

Tip: You may automatically arrive within LinkPoint Assist by checking the option to Launch the program when finishing the installer. You can also access these settings by right clicking the LinkPoint Assist icon in the system tray near your desktop clock and then selecting Configure LinkPoint Connect.

Enter the required information for the First Name, Last Name, and Email Address fields.

Enter the License Key provided in the welcome email, and click Verify License.

Tip: If you are installing LinkPoint Connect as part of the free trial, the License Key will be Evaluation. This field may be already be populated for you.

Warning: If you have purchased LinkPoint Connect after participating in the free trial, you will need to follow the steps to update your License Key from Evaluation to the License Key provided in your welcome email.

Tip: If you enter your unique license key but the field reverts back to an Evaluation license key, your firewall may be blocking access to the LinkPoint Connect server or there may be an issue with the proxy settings. Please contact your internal IT team for assistance.